They didn’t just rework the visuals and the sound of the game, but they also massively altered the gameplay itself. Is that really just because we’re not used to it anymore?īut naturally, Valve have delivered much more substantial updates over the course of the game’s lifespan. But taking a look at old VODs from tournaments like ESL One Cologne 2015, the sound comes across as quite dated. In 2017, Valve introduced new sounds for almost all weapons, which initially garnered some negative feedback from the community. The maps have been reworked, and with the introduction of skins, players have gotten the opportunity to customize their weapons visually.
Naturally, the game hasn’t maintained the same look and feel for all this time. CS:GO is still one of the most popular games of all time and a cornerstone of shooter history. What started on August 21, 2012, has been a mainstay in esports for almost then years now. We take a look at the history of this game and draw out all the weapons that have changed CS:GO forever. Counter-Strike has now existed for over two decades, but its newest release, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, is nearing its tenth anniversary as well.
